Welcome to the Gus Bus!
See the Spring 2026 schedules for our Neighborhood Bus Stops, Afterschool Programs, Family Engagement Events, and Neighborhood Produce Markets:
Neighborhood Stops Schedule
January 26th - May 29th
Our Neighborhood Bus Stops provide an hour of academic enrichment to students right in their neighborhood. All students of all ages are welcome to join, but content is targeted for K-5th grade students. Children younger than 5 years of age should be accompanied by a parent or adult.
Please Note
Please visit our Facebook (The Gus Bus) or Instagram (thegusbusatjmu) for up-to-date program closings, including inclement weather.
Monday
Bus 1
3:30-5 Waterman
5-6 901 N.Liberty St
6-7 Country Club Ct
Tuesday
Bus 1
3:30-5 Smithland
5-6 1715 Country Club Rd
6-7 Old Richmond Cir
Wednesday
Bus 1
3:30-5 Waterman
5-6 901 N.Liberty St
6-7 Country Club Ct
Thursday
Bus 1
4-5 Madison Manor
5-6 1715 Country Club Rd
6-7 Old Richmond Cir
Monday
Bus 2
4-5 Mosby Ct
5-6 Shenstone Dr
6-7 Shenandoah St
Tuesday
Bus 2
4-5 Mosby Ct
5-6 Willow Hill Dr
6-7 Harris Gardens
Wednesday
Bus 2
4-5 University Pl
5-6 Mountain View Dr
6-7 New York & Christy
Thursday
Bus 2
4-5 University Pl
5-6 Logan Ln
6-7 W.Grattan St
Friday
Bus 2
4-5 Holly Ct
5-6 College Station
Afterschool Programs
Afterschool programs run from 3:30-6:00 at the following sites. Each program operates different days of the week and teaches different curriculums.
Stone Spring Elementary
Mondays & Tuesdays (4th & 5th grade): Radical Solvers and Gus Bus Elevators
Wednesdays & Thursdays (K-3rd grade): Planet Wellness or the Walking Classroom, and Gus Bus Elevators
Keister Elementary
Mondays & Tuesdays (2nd-5th grade): LIT (literacy, inquiry, and technique) Lab and Gus Bus Elevators
Bluestone Elementary
Wednesdays & Thursdays (1st-5th grade): LIT Lab and Gus Bus Elevators
Waterman Elementary (from 3:30-4:45 only)
Mondays & Wednesdays (3rd-5th grade): Science Alliance and LIT Lab
Smithland Elementary (from 3:30-4:45 only)
Tuesdays: Radical Solvers
Family Engagement Events
This spring, the Gus Bus will host monthly workshops for adult caregivers in partnership with local organizations, JMU faculty, and others. Save the dates! Families will receive flyers and more information closer to each event.
January
1/20/26 Tuesday
6:00-8:00pm
Write with Confidence
with JMU University Writing Center
February
2/24/26 Tuesday
6:00-8:00pm
Know Your Rights
with NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center
March
Date TBD
6:00-8:00pm
Movement-based Education
with Morrison Bruce Center
April
Date TBD
6:00-8:00pm
Disibility Awareness
with Claude Moore Precious Time
May
Date TBD
6:00-8:00pm
Digital Wellness
Neighborhood Produce Markets
This spring, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank will be visiting numerous neighborhoods to provide families with free fresh produce! Please note that the Neighborhood Produce Markets may not always be aligned with Gus Bus stops.
Check back later for the schedule!